In Nature, Our True Nature

 April 5 (4pm) - April 11 (2pm)

In Nature, Our True Nature

Led by Rev. WonGong

April 5 (Friday) – April 11 (Thursday), 2024

Come and experience truth—the truth of our own nature!

Spring invites us to invoke our lively chi-energy. Come and experience the joy of our true nature with Rev. WonGong at the Southern Dharma Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

To go deep into our inner calm, we will observe noble silence, practicing many forms of meditation—sitting, movement, nature contemplation, journaling, DahnJon-abiding breathing, lying-down relaxation, and more. The program is designed to develop equanimity, insight, and mindfulness.

Our meditation will flow between practice at rest and practice in motion and will deepen each day with step-by-step guidance in qigong, tai-chi, yoga, and various breathing techniques. We will explore the relationship between healthy body energy and spiritual cultivation.

This retreat will include group and individual teaching and sharing with ample free time for hiking and rest. In harmony with the interconnectedness of all things, we will practice outdoors as much as weather permits and bathe in the vibrant mountain energy.

In the spirit of community, all retreatants should plan to arrive on time and stay through the mid-day meal on our final day. Please sign up only if you are committed to participating in the entire retreat. The retreat provides generous personal time, but please be aware that your full participation in group activities is expected. This retreat will be most beneficial for those who already have a regular meditation practice or multi-day retreat experience. If you have any questions about this, please contact Rev. WonGong (WontempleNC@gmail.com).